About
Small-shop craftsmanship, close to home.
Balado Home Repair is a one-person shop run by James Balado, serving Moore and Hoke County since 2022.
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James Balado
Owner & craftsman
Hi, I'm James.
I started Balado Home Repair in 2022 after years of doing every kind of small repair for friends, family, and neighbors — and realizing I loved the work. Today I run the business myself from Aberdeen, NC, and the way I treat every job is simple: show up on time, explain what I'm doing, do it carefully, and leave your home cleaner than I found it.
If it's a small job, it gets the same attention as a big one. If I'm not the right person for the job, I'll tell you and point you to someone who is. That's the deal.
Background checked
Verified on Thumbtack with dozens of 5-star reviews.
Always on time
If I'm running late, you'll hear about it before I'm late.
Clean jobsites
Drop cloths, vacuum, and haul-away are included — not extras.
Clear communication
You'll know what I'm doing, why, and what it'll cost before I start.
Reviews
What folks across the Sandhills are saying.
“James arrived exactly on time, walked me through the plan, and left the place cleaner than he found it. My new light fixtures look amazing. Will absolutely use Balado again.”
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Sarah M.
“Quick response, fair price, and the craftsmanship speaks for itself. Finally have a handyman I can trust to do the job right the first time.”
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Marcus T.
“I manage several rental units and Balado is now my go-to. Clear communication, excellent work, and respectful to my tenants every single time.”
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Elena R.
“We had a honey-do list a mile long. James knocked it out in one visit — every detail handled professionally.”
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David & Patti H.
“Assembled a full home office for me and even helped me figure out the best layout. Kind, patient, and very skilled.”
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Tonya B.